Patents Examined by Jane C. Oswecki
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Patent number: 9550739Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Lindsey G. Fischer, Gary D. Crouse, Thomas C. Sparks, Miriam E. Goldsmith
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Patent number: 9549560Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises at least one compound selected from a 1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide) pyrazole compound of formula I, II, or III, or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R12, R13, Y, and Q, are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Martin J. Walsh, Daniel Knueppel, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Ann M. Buysse, Negar Garizi, Asako Kubota, Yu Zhang, Ricky Hunter, Tony K. Trullinger
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Patent number: 9532569Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): in which X represents O, S, NH or an N-alkyl radical, R1 and R2, identical or different, each represent H or a C1-C10 hydrocarbon radical, R1 and R2 not both representing H, R3 represents a C1-C10 hydrocarbon radical, and R represents a phenyl radical monosubstituted or disubstituted by a substituent Y and, if applicable, a substituent Z, chosen from Cl, Br, I and CF3, or R represents a C?R4(R5) radical in which R4 represents an hydrocarbon radical and R5 represents a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon radical, optionally substituted, a COR6 group or a CO2R6 group, where R6 represents a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated, hydrocarbon radical. This compound can be used for the treatment of higher plants for controlling their growth and architecture.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignees: INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, UNIVERSITE DE PARIS XI PARIS SUDInventors: Francois-Didier Boyer, Catherine Rameau, Jean-Paul Pillot, Vincent Servajean, Alexandre De Saint Germain, Jean-Marie Beau, Jean-Bernard Pouvreau, Guillaume Clave
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Patent number: 9533961Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Lindsey G. Fischer, Gary D. Crouse, Thomas C. Sparks, Miriam E. Goldsmith, Daniel I. Knueppel
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Patent number: 9523675Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds useful as insect repellents and compositions comprising such repellents. The disclosure further provides insect traps.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Anandasankar Ray, Stephanie Lynn Turner
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Patent number: 9504251Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, pesticidal compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such pesticidal compositions against such pests. These pesticidal compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula I, or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, X1, Q, and n are as described herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Daniel I. Knueppel, Maurice C. Yap, Michael T. Sullenberger, Ricky Hunter, Monica B. Olson, Frank J. Wessels
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Patent number: 9498437Abstract: The present invention is directed to an inhalable formulation for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension in a mammal (e.g., humans), wherein the formulation comprises at least one hypertension reducing agent, including but not limited to an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, angiotensin receptor blocker, beta-blocker, calcium-channel blocker or vasodilator, or any combination thereof. The formulations of the present invention may be a solution or suspension, and preferably are suitable for administration via nebulization. The present invention is also directed to a method and kit for treating a mammal suffering from pulmonary hypertension.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Mylan Specialty L.P.Inventor: Imtiaz Chaudry
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Patent number: 9497965Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein R1 to R4 are, for example, each hydrogen, R5 is, for example, a substituted phenol; R6 is, for example, hydrogen; R7 is, for example, hydrogen, cyano, hydroxyl, formyl, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C2-C4-alkenyl, or C2-C4-alkynyl; and A1 to A5 is, for example, A1 is N or C—X, A3 is C—X, and A2, A4 and A5 are C—H, where X, is, for example, halogen; and its use as a pesticidal agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Syngenta Participations AGInventors: Olivier Loiseleur, Thomas Pitterna, Anthony Cornelius O'Sullivan, Torsten Luksch, Anna Kickova
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Patent number: 9497966Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a 3-(1H-pyrazol)pyridine compound of formula I or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R9, R10, R12, x, n, and Q are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Martin J. Walsh, Ann M. Buysse, Asako Kubota, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Yu Zhang, Ricky Hunter, Tony K. Trullinger
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Patent number: 9491944Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a pyridine triazole compound of formula I or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Z, and x are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Yu Zhang, Tony K. Trullinger, Ricky Hunter, Ann M. Buysse
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Patent number: 9493727Abstract: Fatty amine compositions made from a metathesis-derived C10-C17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives are disclosed. In another aspect, fatty amidoamines made by reacting a metathesis-derived C10-C17 monounsaturated acid, octadecene-1,18-dioic acid, or their ester derivatives with an aminoalkyl-substituted tertiary amine are disclosed. The fatty amines or amidoamines are advantageously sulfonated, sulfitated, oxidized, or reduced. In other aspects, the ester derivative is a modified triglyceride made by self-metathesis of a natural oil or an unsaturated triglyceride made by cross-metathesis of a natural oil with an olefin.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Stepan CompanyInventors: Dave R Allen, Marcos Alonso, Randal J Bernhardt, Aaron Brown, Kelly Buchek, Gary Luebke, Renee Luka, Andrew D. Malec, Ronald A. Masters, Lawrence A. Munie, Dennis S. Murphy, Irene Shapiro, Patti Skelton, Brian Sook, Michael R. Terry, Laura Lee Whitlock, Michael Wiester, Patrick Shane Wolfe
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Patent number: 9492584Abstract: Methods of post-loading ceramic particles with antimicrobial metal cations are disclosed. In certain embodiments, the post-loaded particles are zeolites, wherein the zeolites have been incorporated into a resin and the combination is used as an implantable device. In certain embodiments, the polymer is a thermoplastic polymer such as polyaryletheretherketone (PEEK). In certain embodiments, the source of antimicrobial activity includes ion-exchangeable cations contained in a zeolite. In certain embodiments, disclosed are methods of imparting antimicrobial activity to devices by controlling the delivery of certain cations through ion-exchange via a zeolite incorporated in the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: DiFusion Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Joseph J. Crudden, Derrick Johns
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Patent number: 9486478Abstract: Compositions are provided for preferential distribution of active agents to injury sites. Such compositions may comprise a ligand with hydrophilic properties and one or more active agents, such as compounds comprising hydrophilic metal ions. Because the delivery ligand and the active agent are specifically selected so the interactions between them are mainly of an ionic nature so that binding of the active agent to the delivery ligand and release of the active agent into the target site are not dependent on enzymatic activity. Methods of using such compositions are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Josee Roy, Toya Kimble
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Patent number: 9486479Abstract: Methods and products are provided for treating a wound or infection in a mammal or disinfecting a surface with a hypochlorous acid solution that has been activated by a catalyst. Additionally provided is a process for preparing an antimicrobial product that produces an activated hypochlorous acid solution for use as an antimicrobial.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc.Inventor: Robert Northey
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Patent number: 9451774Abstract: Disclosed are a paddy rice seed treated by a herbicidal composition and a method for controlling weed which comprises sowing the above-mentioned paddy rice seed on a surface of a soil of a paddy field.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: MITSUI CHEMICALS AGRO, INC.Inventors: Hiroshi Tamaru, Sadafumi Koda, Kenshiro Hamamura, Koji Handa, Hidetoshi Abe
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Patent number: 9452183Abstract: Methods of treating hemorrhage are provided, comprising diagnosing one or more hemorrhaging or potentially hemorrhaging vessels in a patient and administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a vessel closing compound at a concentration between about 0.1% and about 45%. The vessel closing compound may comprise a polymer with hydrophilic properties, such as polyethylene glycol (PEG). The composition may also comprise one or more active agent such as a blood flow modifier with a potential to form ionic bonds with the vessel closing agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Josee Roy
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Patent number: 9445597Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises one or more of the following compounds: 3-(thiazol-2-yl)pyridine 1-oxide compound of formula I or II, or N-(4-chloro-2-(pyridin-3-yl)thiazol-5-yl)-3-(methylthio)propanamide compound (C3), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and Q, are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Negar Garizi, Martin J. Walsh, Ann M. Buysse, Daniel Knueppel, Asako Kubota, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Yu Zhang, Ricky Hunter, Tony K. Trullinger
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Patent number: 9445594Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventors: Erich W. Baum, Lindsey G. Fischer, Gary D. Crouse, Thomas C. Sparks, Natalie C. Giampietro, William H. Dent, III, Noormohamed M. Niyaz, Jeff Petkus, David A. Demeter, William Thomas Lambert, CaSandra L. McLeod, Emily Marie Rigsbee, James M. Renga
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Patent number: 9443624Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to molecules, including substituted propenoic amides (e.g., aryl substituted propenoic amides), that may receive excited state energy from light-absorbing molecules. According to some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to molecules, including substituted propenoic amides (e.g., aryl substituted propenoic amides), that may quench, dissipate, and/or otherwise resolve excited state energy (e.g., as heat).Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: HALLSTAR INNOVATIONS CORP.Inventors: Craig Bonda, Shengkui Hu, Gary A. Neudahl, Stephen O'Rourke, Stephen J. Semlow, Zhihui Zhang
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Patent number: 9427397Abstract: Regimen for the treatment of rosacea include the application of an anti-redness composition to at least a portion of the cleansed area of skin afflicted with rosacea. The regimen may include the application of one or more of a polymetal complex, a composition containing metronidazole, and/or a protective composition. Kits containing components useful in performing such regimens are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2012Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Obagi Medical Products, Inc.Inventors: José E. Ramirez, Hovig Ounanian